08/25/2026
13 Miles of a Vital Connection Rebuilt
This project was about more than 13 miles of pavement. It was about rebuilding a vital piece of US 160 east of Tuba City and helping maintain an important connection for the community and everyone who travels this route.
The work was extensive, including milling 2 inches of the existing pavement, installing a Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI), placing approximately 50,000 tons of Asphaltic Concrete at a 3-inch depth, and completing the project with a final chip seal application.
But with heavy traffic traveling through the project and crews working in close proximity to moving vehicles, there was one priority that outweighed everything else: safety.
Every morning began with conversations about staying alert, paying attention to the work zone, and watching out for one another. We’re proud to say that the collective effort of everyone on this project helped keep our crews safe throughout the work.
A project of this scale takes a strong team. Thank you to Vulcan Materials Company for supplying the Asphaltic Concrete, Cactus Asphalt for completing the SAMI operation, CMT Technical Services for quality control and testing, and Quail Construction for providing traffic control.
13 miles of roadway rebuilt. Approximately 50,000 tons of asphalt placed. One vital connection strengthened for the road ahead.
